The biggest mistake of a Giuliani supporter is in thinking that he offers the best chance to win. On the contrary, he will drive conservatives to a third-party candidate in droves, handing the presidency to Hillary/other communist.
A Giuliani nomination is a stake in the heart of this country.
Free Republic poll question "who would you vote for if the candidates are Rudy vs Hillary?" FReepers now support Rudy 69.3% against her. A president has not polled so highly since FDR.
Now it is true that the Left will be doing ALL it can to convince the foolish shortsighted and gullible to bolt the GOP to chase the Will-o-the-Wisp of a "third" party. Fortunately, their tactics will fail since conservatives saw the disastrous result of that nonsense in 92 and 96.
The problem with this theory is that hate for Hillary trumps the dissappointment with Rudy. I would just about vote for anyone over Hillary. If its not Hillary there may be people staying home helping Edwards or someone.